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Departure Statement by Prime Minister prior to his visit to Vladivostok, Russia for Eastern Economic Forum
I will be visiting Vladivostok, Russia on 4-5 September, 2019.
My visit to Far East Region of Russia, the first by an Indian Prime Minister, underlines the desire on the both sides to diversify and further strengthen the bonds of our robust bilateral relations.
The objective of my visit is two fold- to participate as the Chief Guest at the 5th Eastern Economic Forum at the invitation of President of the Russian Federation Mr Vladimir Putin andto hold the 20th India-Russia Annual Summit with him. The Forum focuses on development of business and investment opportunities in the Russian Far East Region, and presents enormous potential for developing close and mutually beneficial cooperation between India and Russia in this region.
Our two Countries enjoy excellent relations, based on the strong foundation of our special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. Both countries cooperate extensively in the strategic fields of defence, civil nuclear energy and peaceful uses of space. We have robust and growing trade and investment relations.
Our strong partnership is complemented by a desire to promote a multipolar world and the two countries closely cooperate towards this end in regional and multilateral fora.
I look forward to discussing with my friend President Putin the entire gamut of our bilateral partnership as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest. I also look forward to meeting other global leaders attending the Eastern Economic Forum, and interacting with Indian Industry and business representatives participating in it.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Standard Operating Procedures  for opening of swimming pools to be used for training of Sportspersons
New Delhi, 09 October, 2020: Union Home Ministry vide order dated 30 September, 2020, allowed for opening of swimming pools in areas outside the containment zones, being used for training of sportspersons, with effect from 15 October, 2020. For this the SOP was to be issued by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports . Accordingly, a standard operating procedure has been prepared by the MoYA&S in consultation with the M/o Home Affairs and the M/o Health and Family Welfare.
The SOP is available on the website of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports .
Ministry of Coal
Shri Pralhad Joshi launches Web Portal For Mine Accident Reporting in Coal sector
Addresses 47th Meeting of Standing Committee on Safety in Coal Mines
Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Pralhad Joshi launched a web portal developed by the Ministry of Coal, here today to ensure real time reporting of accidents occuring in Coal Mines. The portal has been developed by Coal India Limited  to facilitate accident investigation using root cause analysis techniques to ensure elimination of cause of accidents. The portal will facilitate monitoring of actions to be taken by coal companies on the recommendations of various enquiries with a view to minimise such incidences.
Addressing at the 47th meeting of the Standing Committee on Safety in Coal Mines, Minister Shri Joshi reiterated that Safety is top priority in coal sector and advised all coal companies to ensure that there is no dearth of fund for ensuring safety measures. He complimented coal companies on the best ever performance in coal production this year despite challenges arising out of COVID-19 pandemic and prolonged monsoon season in coalfields areas. Shri Joshi mentioned that during the financial year 2021-22, India’s coal sector had achieved a record production of 777.23 Million Ton  compared to 716 MT in 2020-21 with 8.55 per cent growth. At the same time, coal despatch has increased by 18.43 per cent to 818.04 MT during the fiscal 2021-22 against 690.71 MT in 2020-21.
Standing Committee is the highest Tripartite Committee at the national level to review the status of safety in coal mines and adequacy of existing measures in a spirit of mutual cooperation and sharing of ideas and suggestions. The meeting was attended by representatives of central trade unions, officers from Directorate General of Mines Safety and CMDs and CEOs of various coal companies in public as well as private sector.
Minister Shri Joshi also suggested the following steps:
- Adopting State-of-Art Technology for ensuring safety in coal mines.
- Strengthening of Occupational Health Services Infrastructure and Monitoring mechanism to keep our employees safe and healthy.
- Capacity Building for imparting Training and Skill development amongst employees and PAFs.
- Improvement in Safety, Health and Basic Facilities of Contractor Workers deployed in PSU mines, Pvt Coal Mines as well as Hiring of Equipment  patches & Mine Developer & Operator  patches.
- Enhance awareness and sensitivity amongst all stakeholders of mine safety.
Vice President's Secretariat
Be thoroughly informed about our culture and civilizational ethos; you will always be ambassadors and foot soldiers of Bharat- Vice-President to young diplomats
India has become a beacon of hope, says the Vice-President
We are proud of our Indian Diaspora, they are our pride- Vice-President
Vice-President addresses the 2022 Batch Officer Trainees of the Indian Foreign Service
The Vice-President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar urged young diplomats to act as catalysing agents to ensure that India, as the world’s largest democracy representing one-sixth of humanity, earns its rightful place in the comity of nations, including the United Nations Security Council. Addressing Officer Trainees of the 2022 Batch of the Indian Foreign Service at the Upa-Rashtrapati Nivas today, the Vice-President underlined that India has arrived on the global scene as never before; so has the respect it commands on the world stage.
Noting India’s presence as a bright spot in the global economy, the Vice-President highlighted the country’s emergence as a global destination of investment and opportunity. “From 'basket case', we have become a Beacon of Hope”, he said.
Tracing the country’s progress across domains, the Vice-President said that India today occupies a position on the global platform that it deserved long back. “The word ‘India’ itself makes sense to one and all. Any suggestion coming from the Indian government is taken seriously by the most powerful nations,” he elaborated.
Acknowledging the nuances of diplomacy, the Vice-President called on the Officer Trainees to be thoroughly informed about India’s culture, civilizational ethos and background because these make the country unique and unparalleled on the global stage. “You will have global footprint. You will be the brand ambassador of this great nation,” he stressed.
Recognising the strength of India’s 32 million-strong diaspora, the Vice-President underlined their contribution for their motherland, and the energy that the represent as a global force. “We are proud of our Indian Diaspora, they are our pride,” he stated.
Smt  Sudesh Dhankhar, Shri Sunil Kumar Gupta, Secretary to the Vice-President, Shri Gaddam Dharmendra, Dean, Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service, senior officers of the Ministry of External Affairs and others were also present during the interaction.
Click here for the full text of the Vice-President’s address.
Ministry of Finance
Vice-President to deliver inaugural address ‘PRANEETI’ at the National Academy for Direct Taxes in Nagpur on 4th August
Nagpur, 3 August 2023
The Vice-President ofIndia, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar will address the Inaugural function of"PRANEETI" - a lecture series by eminent Indians at National Academy of Direct Taxes NationalAcademy of Direct Taxes – NADT for 76thBatch of IRS on 4th August ,Friday in Nagpur. Ramesh Bais Governor of Maharashtra, Nitin Gadkari, UnionMinister Road Transport and Highway, Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, NitinGupta, Chairman, Central Board of Direct Taxes will also grace the occasion.
"PRANEETI" - the lecture series by eminent Indiansis aimed at instilling a sense of pride, participation and principle of payingback to society. The lecture series will provide an opportunity to OfficerTrainees of NADT to interact with accomplished achievers of society and preparethem for their future role as tax facilitators. The 76th Batch of Indian RevenueService consisting of 57 Officer Trainees and two officers from Bhutan Royal Service are undergoing the Induction Training at present. The OrientationProgramme 2023 for newly promoted Assistant Commissioners of Income Tax consisting of 101 Officer Trainees is also being conducted currently.
ABOUT NADT : The National Academy of Direct Taxes, Nagpur is the apextraining institute for the Indian Revenue Service Officers  of theGovernment of India. The IRS Officers are recruited through the Civil ServicesExamination SE) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission . The directrecruit IRS Officers undergo Induction Training of about 16 months before beingposted to field offices. During their training, the Officer Trainees aretrained on various aspects of tax administration and are provided specializedinputs in Income Tax and allied laws, business laws, accounts and accountingsystems. Further, the Officer Trainees are also prepared for investigation intax matters and financial crimes. They are particularly sensitized towards taxpayer services improving ease of compliance. Further, practical aspects oftraining include attachment with field offices of the Income Tax Department aswell as with various constitutional and statutory bodies in India such asParliament, Reserve Bank of India, etc.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 216.56 Cr
Over 4.08 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 47,922
5,664 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.71%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 1.79%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 216.56 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 4.08 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,04,14,819
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2nd Dose
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1,01,13,327
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Precaution Dose
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69,34,370
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,84,36,046
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2nd Dose
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1,77,09,838
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Precaution Dose
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1,34,90,993
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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4,08,08,126
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2nd Dose
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3,12,33,866
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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6,18,66,382
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2nd Dose
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5,28,30,896
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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56,10,57,294
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2nd Dose
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51,49,36,182
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Precaution Dose
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8,47,55,472
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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20,39,90,095
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2nd Dose
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19,67,56,045
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Precaution Dose
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4,44,01,667
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,76,41,282
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2nd Dose
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12,30,06,511
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Precaution Dose
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4,52,71,555
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Precaution Dose
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19,48,54,057
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Total
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2,16,56,54,766
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 47,922. Active cases now constitute 0.11% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.71%. 4,555 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,39,57,929.
5,664 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 2,89,228 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 89.15 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 1.79% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 1.96%.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
UPDATES ON COVID-19
Recoveries/million show a steep upturn as compared to the Active Cases/ million
The Central and State/UT governments are following the “Test, Track and Treat” strategy for the effective management of COVID-19 pandemic.
In India, the States/UTs with high case load of COVID-19 are turning their focus on early identification and effective clinical management of positive cases to ensure that recovery/million is more than active cases/million. This shows that while the total number of positive cases might be high but the recoveries are fast catching up, thereby keeping the active cases low. This has also ensured that COVID healthcare facilities are not under pressure and are not stretched.
India has 315.8 recovered cases per million while the active cases per million in the country is at a low level of 186.3.
States have followed the direction of the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to substantially increase testing with the deployment of RT-PCR tests, Rapid Antigen Tests which have helped in early identification of the cases. The ramped up healthcare infrastructure in the States has resulted in distribution of the positive cases in different healthcare facilities including Dedicated COVID Hospitals, COVID Health Care Centres and COVID Care Centres. This coupled with effective treatment has ensured in keeping the case mortality low. Ramping up of Dedicated COVID facilities within the public and private sectors has ensured timely triaging and treatment of the patients.
Along with testing, contact tracing and house to house surveys has been intensified especially in the containment zones. States have been specifically advised to ensure that at least 80% of new positive cases have their contacts traced and quarantined within 72 hours of confirmation of the positive case. States have developed several mobile apps to keep track of high risk population including the senior and elderly population, people with co-morbidities, pregnant women and small children. The involvement of the community, ASHAs and ANMs at the local government has led to effective surveillance in the community.
For all authentic & updated information on COVID-19 related technical issues, guidelines & advisories please regularly visit: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/ and @MoHFW_INDIA.
Technical queries related to COVID-19 may be sent to technicalquery.covid19[at]gov[dot]in and other queries on ncov2019[at]gov[dot]in and @CovidIndiaSeva .
In case of any queries on COVID-19, please call at the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare helpline no.: +91-11-23978046 or 1075 . List of helpline numbers of States/UTs on COVID-19 is also available at https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/coronvavirushelplinenumber.pdf
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
IFFCO’s Organic JV with Sikkim Government, SIFCO begins construction of Integrated Food Processing Units at Rangpo, Sikkim
Construction of the Plants to be completed by October 2021, production to commence with processing organic ginger, turmeric, large cardamom and buckwheat
IFFCO’s Organic Joint Venture, SIFCO  has started its construction work at Rangpo, Sikkim yesterday. The work will be completed by October 2021 and it will start production afterwards. The two Integrated Food Processing Units are being laid with a total construction cost of around Rs 50 Crores.
The Foundation Stone for these plants were laid last year by Chief Minister of Sikkim, Shri Pawan Singh Tamang in presence of Union Agriculture Minister, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar. It will not only give a boost to organic farming in Sikkim but also to organic farmers elsewhere in the North-Eastern States. The global pandemic had delayed the project by few months. SIFCO will soon start trading fresh Ginger through its agencies in Germany, Italy and other European countries. The entire range of SIFCO products will be 100% organic certified and hence non-toxic in nature. This will promote sustainable agriculture and promote Green Himalayan Economy.
The construction work started with a formal traditional Bhumi Pujan which was held at the construction site in Rangpo. Shri L B Dass, Speaker of Sikkim Legislative Assembly; Agriculture Minister, Sikkim, Shri Lok Nath Sharma and Sh. Manish Gupta, Managing Director, Sikkim IFFCO Organics and other senior officials were present at the occasion along with the officials of IFFCO, State of Sikkim and Sikkim IFFCO Organics Limited. These Plants will be a great step forward in doubling farmers’ income as produce will be directly procured from the Farmers which is in line with the vision of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi by 2022.
Sikkim is already recognized as a 100% organic state. The aim of the JV is to provide a safer food supply chain to the consumers in India and elsewhere in the world. The JV will be initially processing ginger, turmeric, large cardamom and buckwheat. These crops are the major produce of Sikkim state with huge export potential. SIFCO will market these produce to different markets of country and world. In this regard two MoUs have already been signed; one with Blossoms Biodynamics, USA for utilizing their marketing and distribution in the North American markets and other with Centar Dr Rudolfa Steinera, Croatia for marketing its products in Croatia and the European Union.
Ministry of Finance
Director of private firm arrested by CGST Navi Mumbai for tax fraud to the tune of Rs 19 crores
: Mumbai, July 30, 2022
Director of M/s Omnipotent Industries Ltd  has been arrested by CGST, Navi Mumbai on the charges of availing and utilizing Input Tax Credit  which was received from bogus/fake entities amounting to Rs 19.51 Crores on Friday .
A team of officers of Anti-Evasion, CGST & C.Ex. Navi Mumbai conducted enquiry against the aforesaid firm. The said firm has availed and utilized ITC of Rs. 19.51 crores which has been received from bogus/fake entities on the strength of invoices amounting more than Rs.120 Crore without supply of goods or services. It is pertinent to mention that two persons were already arrested in January 2022. However, the main beneficiary and the mastermind had been absconding for seven months till date to evade investigation proceedings. It appears that entire cartel of fake invoices was created to get company listed for raising fund through equity by M/s Omnipotent Industries Private Ltd.
As per the provisions of Section 132  of the CGST Act, 2017, if taxpayer issues invoices and/or bills without supply of goods or services or both leading to wrongful availment or utilization of input tax credit, or avails input tax credit using such invoice or bill, the Section 132 renders the taxpayer punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years and with fine. Further, as per Section 132 offences specified supra are cognizable and non-bailable.
The above accused has been arrested under Section 69  of the Central Goods and Services Act, 2017 for committal of offences under Section 132  of the said Act and was produced before the Judicial Magistrate First class, Vashi at Belapur on 29.07.2022 and has been sent on judicial custody for 14 days, informed Commissioner of CGST and Central Excise in Navi Mumbai Shri Prabhat Kumar.
During the financial year 2021-22, the CGST Navi Mumbai Commissionerate had detected GST evasion of Rs. 543 Crore and recovered 41.47 Crore arrested 16 tax evaders.
The officers of Central Intelligence Unit are using data analysis and network analysis tools to identify potential fraudsters and sharing the details with jurisdictional commissionerates for further investigation. This case is a part of the special drive launched by the CGST Mumbai Zone against the fraudsters and fake ITC network dealers.
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the agreement on Audio Visual Co-Production India and Bangladesh.
Salient features of the Agreement
· The Agreement would cover co-production of films, documentaries, and animations films.
· An audio-visual co-production made in accordance with the proposed Agreement shall be entitled to all the benefits which may be accorded to any national audio-visual work by both countries in accordance with their respective laws and regulations.
· It will lead to exchange of art and culture among the two countries and create goodwill and better understanding among the peoples of both the countries.
· Co-productions provide an opportunity to create and showcase our soft power.
· It leads to generation of employment among artistic, technical as well as non-technical personnel engaged in the arena of Audio-Visual Co- production including post-production and its marketing, thus adding to the Gross Domestic Product  of both the countries.
· The utilization of Indian locales for shooting raises the visibility / prospect of India as a preferred film shooting destination across the globe.
India has so far entered into audio-visual co-production agreements with Italy, United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil, France, New Zealand, Poland, Spain, Canada, China and the Republic of Korea.
Election Commission
Election Commission of India to implement “Political Parties Registration Tracking Management System” 
The Election Commission of India has reviewed the system and process of registration of political parties. The new guidelines will be effective from 1st January,2020. Accordingly the “Political Parties Registration Tracking Management System”  will be implemented through an online portal, to facilitate tracking of status of application by applicants. The salient feature in the Political Parties Registration Tracking Management System is that the applicant  will be able to track the progress of his / her application and will get status update through SMS and email. The applicant is required to provide contact mobile number and email address of the party / applicant in his application if he/she wishes to track the progress of the application.
The new guidelines have been hosted on the Commission’s website
https://eci.gov.in.
The Registration of Political Parties is governed by the provisions of section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. A party seeking registration under the said section with the Commission has to submit an application to the Commission within a period of 30 days following the date of its formation in prescribed format with basic particulars about the party such as name, address, membership details of various units, names of office bearers, etc, as required under sub-section  of the said section, and such other particulars that the Commission has specified under sub-section  of Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, as mentioned in the Guidelines for registration.
Amended guidelines hyperlinked here. 
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Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah congratulates Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on being conferred with the prestigious 'The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour' in Greece
Bridging societies, connecting hearts, and uniting nations with his unique statesmanship, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji has earned one honor after another from different countries
Every accolade that Modi Ji receives from a country is an honor for every citizen of our nation, these awards enhance the nation's pride
My heartfelt congratulations to Modi Ji on being conferred with the prestigious 'The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour' in Greece
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah has congratulated Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on being conferred with the prestigious 'The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour' in Greece.
In his tweet, Home Minister said “Bridging societies, connecting hearts, and uniting nations with his unique statesmanship, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji has earned one honor after another from different countries. Every accolade that Modi Ji receives from a country is an honor for every citizen of our nation. These awards enhance the nation's pride. My heartfelt congratulations to Modi Ji on being conferred with the prestigious 'The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour' in Greece.
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